Case IH has reached a new level in optimising its large square balers to peak capacity. Equipped with the latest Isobus electronic software option, the balers can now change the speed of the tractor to maintain high productivity, set to one of two criteria that can be defined on the baler or tractor monitor.
The first criteria, “Charge Control”, is purely based on the capacity of the baler, measuring the time it takes to fill the pre-chamber. In the second criteria, “Slice Control”, a constant number of slices for a preset bale length is used so density is the major input in this case.
The benefit of this feature is that high baler productivity is maintained, demonstrated by high throughput together with potential fuel savings. This is very evident when inexperienced operators are used, or when operator fatigue would normally result in a lower productivity.
The LB424 and LB434 large balers with rotor cutters can be ordered with the Charge/Slice Control option, whereas the stuffer balers are only available with Slice Control. Electric bale length adjustment is a prerequisite for the new control option. The tractor must be equipped with the same level of Isobus software as the baler.
Additional upgrades enhancing the capability to bale aggressive crops are the reinforced pick-up and the new castor wheel option, allowing sharp turns in the field without damaging the regrowth. The knotter fans were enhanced to handle particularly tough operating conditions and each knotter can be fitted with an individual electronic miss-tie sensor.
All balers can be supplied with liquid additive supply systems to increase the baling window; baling can be done in wetter conditions, without compromising bale storage or feed quality. In addition, wet slices in the bale can be marked to allow the affected bales to be stored separately from the rest of the them. This maintains the quality of the stack.
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